I Will Be With You Always!

God promises to his children, to never leave or forsake them, from the rising of the sun to the setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. His promise to us is,  "If we abide in him and his words abide in us, we shall ask what we will and it shall be done, but if you forget the Lord your God and walk after other gods ye shall surely perish."

We shall remember the Lord thy God for it is he that giveth us power to get wealth, not of ourselves. Where does our hope come from, maker of heaven and earth. Let us not forget his many benefits in keeping his commandments with grateful hearts, loving and serving him all the days of our life.

Song by Mercy Me, "Here With Me":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74CNUExD4I8&feature=related

The Last Waltz.....

I heard about the wishes of a 94 year old lady, and it was to have a "last waltz". Her sights though currently here, are set to a better place for which I pray we all aspire to go, whether we're 94 or 7, may we understand we are but pilgrims on this earth. Some will have a longer journey than others, but we all have a promise of eternal life. May we enjoy every step and be encouraged to make the most of every step!

Link to her last wish.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_V5jXJjIAk

My Redeemer

There is hope for us all, if we believe....Do you know? A beautiful song and video by Nicole Mullen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p4G2GbPYQA

I Am Forgiven...

Like most people it is easy to become fearful, but God's word says we are to rest in his arms and not to fear the things that are going on around us. We are encouraged to recognize trials as a refining period to draw closer to him and rely on his sovereignty to see us through. Nothing happens to you that God does not allow, and if he allowed it then he has a purpose. Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose". If you are feeling down and discouraged, get in God's word and let him speak to your heart the peace that only he can give, and relax, you are in the arms of God!

Song." Because I'm Forgiven" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGmCsdFKMIk

Love Will Keep Us Together

God's love transcends our love. He is ever loving, gracious, and merciful. His love knows no limits. Psalms Ch 37:23-24, encourages us to love our Lord, all his saint's, with promise to preserve the faithful and plentifully reward the doer. Be of good courage and God promises to strengthen our hearts, all who hope in the Lord.

God not only loves us more than we can imagine, but when we return his love that he gives us so freely, he rewards us and our children, such that everyone around us benefits because Christ's love spills over into their lives as well.

Help us today to be open to God's love and let him fill us up to overflowing. For his love will keep us together! Listen to these songs and think of the words as God's love to children.

A couple of oldes that should bring a smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6inwzOooXRU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjloX_EvYiI

Get Back Up

Have you ever fallen, gotten discouraged, and felt defeated like you couldn't go on? Well I'm here to encourage you to get back up! God is with you, and He's waiting for you to ask for His help. He's holding out His hand in love. Won't you get back up and trust Him to see you through each step of the way, where on your own it seems impossible?

Song. "Get Back Up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5OqyBYKh4

The Sabbath

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by the Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday. One definition of the sabbath according to the dictionary.

As we have been preparing our hearts and minds through various practices of lent, and subsequent celebrations on Saturday or Sunday, I pray we are drawn closer to Him in a very meaningful way, by reflecting on His ultimate sacrifice for us all.

As in previous years one of our families traditions is to read one of the 4 gospels account of Jesus's death and reflect in writings and drawings on a piece of paper to be saved for a later time, and chronologically reflect on our own growth and thoughts during the Easter season. It then gives us something tangible to remember our journey individually during this time of year.

This year I also had the opportunity to collect sand dollars during a recent vacation, and have decorated our still standing Christmas tree with them. I can't say this was planned, but for those of us who have been too lazy to take down their trees, I found a way to take advantage of it. Most of you are familiar with the story of the sand dollar, but just as a reminder I am including this link. http://legendofthesanddollar.com/

May God continue to shine bright in all of us with a renewed sense of purpose and meaning this Easter season. God Bless!


Front view

Back view

A seldom seen view from the inside of a sand dollar and it's 5 doves, before they came apart